Siemens DCA Diabetes Vantage Analyser

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Product no. BCH275
Manufacturer code. 6651932

DCA Vantage Analyser by Seimens is the point-of-care diabetes system that gives you the most proven, clinically relevant menu available today, delivering enhanced HbA1C and Microalbumin testing results including A:C Ratio. The DCA Vantage Analyzer is a multi-parameter, POC analyzer for monitoring glycemic control in people with diabetes and detecting early kidney disease.

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Siemens DCA Diabetes Vantage Analyser

Provide the clinical confidence your patients deserve. The DCA Vantage® Analyzer helps you monitor glycemic control and detect early kidney disease in environments ranging from the physician’s office to remote, point-of-care coordinated sites in hospitals and multisite practices. Meet lab-quality testing standards with an analyzer that speeds and simplifies diabetes tests and delivers accurate,1 clinically relevant results shown to improve decision-making, patient compliance, and outcomes.

The Siemens new DCA HbA1c test kit achieves CE Mark as an aid in Diabetes diagnostics taking POC to a new level.
Monitor glycemic control and diabetes complications using an analyzer designed to make consultations easier. Efficient, easily completed blood testing. Fast, actionable test results enable you to determine the effectiveness of a treatment plan, make therapeutic adjustments with confidence, and be more certain whether patients are complying with your recommendations. 

Key analyser benefits:
  • CLIA-waived HbA1c test that is IFCC and NGSP-certified
  • 1µl finger stick without fasting – HbA1c results in 6 minutes
  • Random urine sample provides A:C ratio in 7 minutes
  • Requires no sample or reagent preparation prior to testing

Easy to use and implement

  • Plug and play installation
  • Simple, one-step calibration scan with every new lot
  • Guided user-interface with step-by-step testing instructions
  • Hassle-free maintenance

Improve patient outcomes and operational costs

  • Increase patient satisfaction when testing during office visit1
  • Aid in lowering HbA1c levels over time2,3
  • Reduce costs associated with post-visit testing1
  • Satisfy HbA1c and kidney check HEDIS quality measures

Failsafe measures for audit risk mitigation

  • QC lockout prevents patient testing if QC not tested or fails
  • Prevent unauthorized users from testing and accessing confidential patient information
  • Eliminate transcription errors with bar-code data entry and automatic transmission of results
  • Link patient results to operators and material lot information (audit-ready)
  • Customizable operator-specific system access mode

Results you can trust

  • Robust reagent cartridges designed to minimize pre-analytical errors associated with sample and reagent handling
  • Consistently meet NGSP and IFCC annual certifications for HbA1c
  • Clinically proven to correlate with lab methods4,5

System DescriptionPoint-of-care immunoassay analyzer
Quantitative TestsHemoglobin A1c (whole blood) Range: 2.5—14% (4—130 mmol/mol)
Microalbumin/Creatinine (urine): Single test reports all three results for: Albumin: 5—300 mg/L; Creatinine: 15—500 mg/dL (1.3—44.2 mmol/L); Albumin-to Creatinine Ratio: 1—2000 mg/g (0.11—226 mg/mmol)
Test FormatSelf-contained immunoassay cartridges
Test MeasurementAutomatic, optional transmission
Test Method (HbA1c:)Monoclonal antibody agglutination reaction
Test Method (Albumin:)Polyclonal goat anti-human albumin antiserum
Test Method (Creatinine:)Benedict Behre chemical reaction
Time to Test ResultsHbA1c - 6 minutes / A:C Ratio - 7 minutes
Sample VolumeHbA1c - 1µL whole blood / Microalbumin/Creatinine - 40µL urine
Sample PreparationNo pretreatment; no pipetting required
CalibrationCalibration card gives automatic calibration with each cartridge. Traceable to IFCC reference materials and test methods (for HbA1c)
Storage Capacity/Memory4000 patient and/or control records (Up to 1,000 operator IDs)
DisplayColor touch screen with 1/4 VGA resolution
Data ExportVia USB flash drive to PC or direct to LIS/HIS or data manager, if interfaced
Dimensions25.4 (h) x 28.7 (w) x 27.7 (d) cm
Weight3.88 kg (9.0 lb)
Power Requirements100 to 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz

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